Numismatically, the coinage of the Mughal emperor Jahangir is quite interesting, for during his reign a number of quite artistic and unusual issues were struck. Among these, his gold mohurs are some of the most special and sought after. In addition to the mohurs, each of which feature a personified constellation of the zodiac on the obverse, Jahangir also had minted two types, featuring himself. In addition to our coin, a mohur, bearing a portrait of the Jahangir was also struck. These two types are some of the rarest and most desired mohurs of all. According to the contemporary historian, Muhammad Hashim Khafi Khan, Jahangir ordered the striking of his portrait mohur for his favored amirs or servants. More than likely this issue, with the emperor seated and holding a goblet, would have served the same purpose.